Heavy Vintage Deity Head, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Artefact Rolling Strap hinged lid reveals voluminous

Strap hinged lid reveals voluminous storage within and a candle box to one end

Sinuous rail with serpentine arms ending in scroll detail

Displays dark hues throughout and a desirable aged patina

Beautifully presented oil on board

of serpentine form and useful proportions

Heavy Vintage Deity Head, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Artefact Rolling Strap hinged lid reveals voluminousOur Stock # 24803 This is a heavy vintage deity head. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative artefact, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950 Highly distinctive and fascinatingly heavy skull in the Inca or Pre Columbian manner Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order throughout Profusely carved form, with an exaggerated skull depth Adorned with quality un hallmarked soft yellow metal Ovoid eyes adorned with